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Ralph Blackburn
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Ralph Blackburn

Westminster Correspondent at Yorkshire Post

Newspaper Publishing Team of 201-500
  • Journalist of the Year Award

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In Ralph's own words

Westminster Correspondent based in the lobby, in Parliament, for The Yorkshire Post. I was previously Politics Editor at NationalWorld.com - the UK's newest national news website - and also the publication’s Head of News. News reporter and editor, with experience of pitching and writing exclusives for national newspapers such as the Sunday Mirror, MailOnline and Sun. Launch editor of the award-winning regional website LondonWorld. I have broadcast experience, appearing on the BBC, LBC and radio as a commentator. I have written, produced and recorded podcasts, short-form video features and pieces to camera. I have expertise in data journalism from Radar AI, a data project by Urbs Media and the Press Association. Previous experience as reporter and news editor at the Ilford Recorder and Romford Recorder, and production journalist at the Guardian.

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People's Choice

Last day to vote: voting closes tonight

Journalist of the Year Award

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

People's Choice

Last day to vote: voting closes tonight

Journalist of the Year Award

It takes a few seconds and counts straight away.

Ralph's road to the ceremony

  1. Nominated

    Nominated on 26 October 2026

  2. People's Choice voteYou are here

    Last day to vote: voting closes tonight

  3. Shortlist announced

    The judges choose the finalists

  4. The awards ceremony

    Thursday, 29 October 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff CF11 8AZ, United Kingdom

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